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      History:

      An Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque located east off Kennedy Road, north of 16th Avenue pays tribute to the German settlers who were brought to this area in 1794 by their leader William Berczy. These pioneers were the first residents in Markham Township. Despite sickness and famine these hardy families laid the foundations for prosperous agricultural development and the future residential development of many Markham neighbourhoods.

      Overview:

      Berczy Village is popular with families. It is convenient to commuter highways and the real estate is affordable. The streets are lined with heritage inspired homes which make it feel more like a community than a subdivision. There are connecting pathways and sidewalks for pedestrians to get around. Bicycle and bus routes share the roadways with motorists in a harmonious existence. Berczy Park offers residents an opportunity to explore nature or partake in a recreational activity such as soccer or tennis. Pierre Elliott Trudeau high school is a popular draw for families looking to buy homes in this neighbourhood.

      Lifestyle:

      Berczy Village shopping centre located at the corner of Bur Oak and Kennedy is a medium sized outdoor shopping plaza that includes Asian food restaurants, a bakery, pizza shop, hair salon, spa, a child care centre, medical and dental practices, a pharmacy and professional offices.

      Homes:

      Berczy Village named after Markham’s founder is true to its roots with heritage inspired homes. A cornucoppia of various housing styles can be found here including bungalows, storey and a half houses, townhomes and detached houses. Berczy Village houses include various sidings but are mostly brick with an antique look. Heritage features on these houses range from a variety of gables and dormers, various shingle accents and front front porches. Some houses have second floor porches over the entranceway that are decorated by fanciful woodwork. These homes add a wonderful charm to the entire neighbourhood.

      Recreation:

      Berczy Village has a large green corridor running through the centre of the neighbourhood known as Berczy Park North and Berczy Park South. This parkland includes a picnic pavilion with picnic tables, paved walkways through fields of wildflowers overlooking a pond, sports fields, basketball diamond, skateboard facility and a children’s playground.

      Arts:

      William Berczy after whom this neighbourhood is named was not only one of the founders of Markham but also renowned in the pages of history as one of Canada’s finest artists. His most famous portraits were of Mohawk chief Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant), and the Woolsey Family.

          Berczy Village Stats

          Walkability:

          Medium

          Bikeability:

          Medium

          Public Transit:

          Low

          Affordability:

          Medium

          Greenspace:

          Medium

          Recreation:

          High

           

          Legend: Low, Medium, High

          Commute Times

          Time to Closest Shopping Mall:
          10 Minutes
          Time to GO Bus or Train Station:
          15 Minutes
          Time To Hospital:
          20 Minutes
          Time to Toronto Pearson International Airport
          50 Minutes
          Time to Closest Highway:
          10 Minutes

          * All commuting times provided are approximate times only. Commute times may increase or decrease depending on where you live within the neighbourhood and the time of day i.e rush hour versus off hour commutes. Time estimates to public transit are based on walking distance or bus line connection whichever is quicker. All other commute times on the chart above are based on drive times.